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The Food Cold Chain Market Size is valued at US$ 60.16 Bn in 2024 and is predicted to reach US$ 284.85 Bn by the year 2034 at an 16.9% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:
The cold chain is a valuable method for protecting temperature-sensitive commodities during transport by using refrigerated and thermal packaging. The global food and beverage industry commonly uses the cold chain to protect products against thermal deterioration. Due to growing consumer knowledge, diets high in protein replace those high in carbohydrates in developing economies. Due to a shift in the economy that consumers are driving, nations like China are predicted to show a strong growth rate in the upcoming years. The market is projected to rise in developing countries due to increasing technological developments in refrigerated transportation and warehouse management.
Additionally, rising government subsidies have allowed service providers to enter these burgeoning markets with creative transportation-related solutions. Cold chain services are designed for products that need to be transported and stored under optimal temperatures. The growth of retail chains in supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores is one of the main factors affecting the development of the cold chain business. As a result of the expansion of retail chains, some producers now have their own internal chilled storage facilities. Ample food retail chains are expanding their shops in developed countries like the UK, the US, and Germany, as well as emerging economies like China, Brazil, and Argentina.
Furthermore, the advent of such large merchants and their expanding operations in international trade are creating market expansion potential for chilled warehousing and chilled transportation. Governments in various nations are attempting to reduce food and agricultural waste by setting legislation about food waste and providing support to businesses involved in the food industry, such as the cold chain sector. The e-commerce-based food and beverage delivery industry have seen a considerable increase due to the rising demand for perishable goods and the need for quick delivery.
The food cold chain market is segmented by type, construction type, application. By type, the market is segmented into storage, transportation, and monitoring component. storage is sub segmented into warehouses and reefer containers. Transportation is sub segmented into road, sea, rail, air. Monitoring component is sub segmented into hardware (sensors, RFID devices, telematics, networking devices) and software (on-premise, cloud-based). By construction type market is segmented into grocery stores, restaurants, others. By application market is segmented into fruits, vegetables, fruit pulp & concentrates, dairy products, fish, meat, and seafood, processed food, bakery & confectionary, others. Fruits is sub segmented into apples, banana, berries, nectarines, plums, peaches, melons, others. Vegetables is sub segmented into leafy vegetables, lettuce, onions, potato, and others.
The storage segment—particularly cold storage facilities and refrigerated warehousing—is at the forefront of the Food Cold Chain Market as it is the backbone of food logistics, maintaining safe storage of perishables. Increased demand for fresh, organic, and ready-to-eat foods, combined with the online grocery and meal delivery boom, has fueled the demand for increased, accurate cold storage. Operators are investing in capacity, embracing automation, energy-efficient systems, and sustainability initiatives to increase efficiency, transparency, and resilience in managing increasing food volumes.
The grocery stores segment is witnessing robust growth in the Food Cold Chain Market as a result of increasing consumer demand for perishables such as fresh produce, dairy, meat, and frozen foods, all of which need dependable temperature control. Growth in organized retail and supermarket chains, especially in emerging markets, is fueling investments in in-store cold storage and refrigeration. Moreover, the growth of online grocery shopping and e-commerce has increased the demand for effective cold chain logistics to preserve freshness from warehouse to doorstep. In order to fulfill these requirements, grocery retailers are implementing state-of-the-art refrigeration systems, automated storage, and IoT-based monitoring to improve temperature management and reduce spoilage.
North America dominates the Food Cold Chain Market due to high demand from consumers, advanced infrastructure, and supportive regulation. Increased consumption of frozen and processed food products, e.g., ready meals, vegetarian dishes, and out-of-season supply of seasonal products—has boosted the demand for strong cold chains. The rise in organized retail and burgeoning e-commerce only fuels this demand further, particularly in ensuring product integrity during the last-mile delivery. Moreover, North America leads in the use of advanced technologies such as automation, IoT-based tracking, and RFID monitoring, which improve efficiency, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout the cold chain network.
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Report Attribute |
Specifications |
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Market Size Value In 2024 |
USD 60.16 Bn |
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Revenue Forecast In 2034 |
USD 284.85 Bn |
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Growth Rate CAGR |
CAGR of 16.9 % from 2025 to 2034 |
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Quantitative Units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
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Historic Year |
2021 to 2023 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
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Report Coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
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Segments Covered |
By Type, Construction Type, Application and By Region |
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Regional Scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South Korea; Southeast Asia; |
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Competitive Landscape |
Americold Logistics LLC, Agro Merchant Group, Burris Logistics, Inc., Henningsen Cold Storage Company, Lineage Logistics, LLC, Nordic Logistics, Preferred Freezer, Wabash National, Cold Chain Technologies, Inc., Cryopak Industries Inc., Creopack, Cold Box Express, Inc., Intelsius, Nilkamal Limited, Sofrigam, Softbox Systems Ltd., Sonoco ThermoSafe, Valor Industries, va Q tec AG |
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Customization Scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Geographic competitive landscape. |
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Pricing and Available Payment Methods |
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Food Cold Chain Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Food Cold Chain Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Incremental Opportunity Analysis (US$ MN), 2024-2034
4.8. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis, By Key Player (2023)
4.9. Use/impact of AI on Food Cold Chain Market Trends
4.10. Global Food Cold Chain Market Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping (US$ Mn), 2021-2034
Chapter 5. Food Cold Chain Market Segmentation 1: By Type, Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Market Share by Type, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Size Revenue (US$ Million) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Type:
5.2.1. Storage
5.2.1.1. Warehouses
5.2.1.2. Reefer Containers
5.2.2. Transportation
5.2.2.1. Road
5.2.2.2. Sea
5.2.2.3. Rail
5.2.2.4. Air
5.2.3. Monitoring Components
5.2.3.1. Hardware
5.2.3.1.1. Sensors
5.2.3.1.2. RFID Devices
5.2.3.1.3. Telematics
5.2.3.1.4. Networking Devices
5.2.3.2. Software
5.2.3.2.1. On-premise
5.2.3.2.2. Cloud-based
Chapter 6. Food Cold Chain Market Segmentation 2: Construction Type, Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Market Share by Construction Type, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Size Revenue (US$ Million) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Construction Type:
6.2.1. Grocery Stores
6.2.2. Restaurants
6.2.3. Others
Chapter 7. Food Cold Chain Market Segmentation 3: By Application, Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Market Share by Application, 2024 & 2034
7.2. Market Size Revenue (US$ Million) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Application:
7.2.1. Fruits
7.2.1.1. Apples
7.2.1.2. Banana
7.2.1.3. Berries
7.2.1.4. Nectarines, Plums, and Peaches
7.2.1.5. Melons
7.2.1.6. Others
7.2.2. Vegetables
7.2.2.1. Leafy Vegetables
7.2.2.2. Lettuce
7.2.2.3. Onions
7.2.2.4. Potato
7.2.2.5. Others
7.2.3. Fruit Pulp & Concentrates
7.2.4. Dairy Products
7.2.5. Fish, Meat, and Seafood
7.2.6. Processed Food
7.2.7. Bakery & Confectionary
7.2.8. Others
Chapter 8. Food Cold Chain Market Segmentation 6: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Regional Snapshot 2024 & 2034
8.2. North America
8.2.1. North America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034
8.2.1.1. US
8.2.1.2. Canada
8.2.2. North America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
8.2.3. North America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Construction Type, 2021-2034
8.2.4. North America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Europe Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034
8.3.1.1. Germany
8.3.1.2. U.K.
8.3.1.3. France
8.3.1.4. Italy
8.3.1.5. Spain
8.3.1.6. Rest of Europe
8.3.2. Europe Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
8.3.3. Europe Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Construction Type, 2021-2034
8.3.4. Europe Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
8.4. Asia Pacific
8.4.1. Asia Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034
8.4.1.1. India
8.4.1.2. China
8.4.1.3. Japan
8.4.1.4. Australia
8.4.1.5. South Korea
8.4.1.6. Hong Kong
8.4.1.7. Southeast Asia
8.4.1.8. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.4.2. Asia Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
8.4.3. Asia Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Construction Type, 2021-2034
8.4.4. Asia Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Latin America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034
8.5.1.1. Brazil
8.5.1.2. Mexico
8.5.1.3. Rest of Latin America
8.5.2. Latin America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
8.5.3. Latin America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Construction Type, 2021-2034
8.5.4. Latin America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
8.6. Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
8.6.1.1. GCC Countries
8.6.1.2. Israel
8.6.1.3. South Africa
8.6.1.4. Rest of Middle East and Africa
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Construction Type, 2021-2034
8.6.4. Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
9.2. Company Profiles
9.2.1. Americold Logistics LLC
9.2.1.1. Business Overview
9.2.1.2. Key Type/Service Overview
9.2.1.3. Financial Performance
9.2.1.4. Geographical Presence
9.2.1.5. Recent Developments with Business Strategy
9.2.2. Agro Merchant Group
9.2.3. Burris Logistics, Inc.
9.2.4. Henningsen Cold Storage Company
9.2.5. Lineage Logistics, LLC
9.2.6. Nordic Logistics
9.2.7. Preferred Freezer
9.2.8. Wabash National
9.2.9. Cold Chain Technologies, Inc.
9.2.10. Cryopak Industries Inc.
9.2.11. Creopack
9.2.12. Cold Box Express, Inc.
9.2.13. Intelsius
9.2.14. Nilkamal Limited
9.2.15. Sofrigam
9.2.16. Softbox Systems Ltd.
9.2.17. Sonoco ThermoSafe
9.2.18. Valor Industries
9.2.19. va Q tec AG
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Global Food Cold Chain Market, by Region,
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Asia Pacific Food Cold Chain Market, by Country,
Latin America Food Cold Chain Market, by Country,
Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market, by Country,
InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.
Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.
Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.
Secondary research
The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:
The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista
Primary Research:
Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies
The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to:
Data Modeling and Analysis:
In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.
The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.
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